Senior Java Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Java Backend Engineer: Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using Java 17 and cloud-native architectures with an accent on high performance, reliability, and scalability. Focus on microservice architecture, event-driven systems, and AI-enabled features.

Location: Hybrid in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest community-driven shopping platform, active in 20+ markets.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java 17.
• Build and evolve microservice-based and event-driven architectures.
• Develop APIs using GraphQL.
• Design and optimize data models using MySQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of backend systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Spring Reactive.
• Solid knowledge of MySQL and experience with NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills and excellent English proficiency.

Nice to have

• Cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building AI-integrated backend systems.

Culture & Benefits

• A culture that values personal and professional development, with internal mobility opportunities.
• A supportive and open-minded team that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
• 32 days of paid vacation plus your birthday off.
• A flexible hybrid working scheme to balance work and life.
• Access to a learning budget and internal training to help you grow in your role.
• Mental health coaching to support your well-being.

Hiring process

• TA Call: Meet one of our Talent Experts and get to know hirify.global better.
• Technical Round: Focus on the technical aspects of the role, and meet your potential manager.
• Final Round: Meet other Atollians.